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Post by douglas on Dec 28, 2005 6:39:20 GMT -6
Well I broke down and decided to buy "10" seeds from Howard Dill and give it another go this year. Now that I have a good water supply I should be able to grow a MONSTER!!! HURRY UP SPRING!!!  |
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Post by Compost Pharmer on Dec 28, 2005 8:55:44 GMT -6
 I hear you Doug. I got my punkin run finished and now I am waiting for spring to get here to get the punkin seeds planted. Our mentor Phil says he will send me some seeds to try again next year. I would like to grow a bigin and have seeds for the upcoming years. Also I can give out seeds to others that request them. Sure hope we get some rain, hint hint, before planting season gets here. If not, everything might be all burnt up, with all the wildfires we have been having down here. www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/news/local/13497001.htm?source=yahoodist&content=dfw_newsMy goal is a 500 pounder this year, and each year try to grow a bigger one.
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Post by douglas on Dec 28, 2005 9:30:07 GMT -6
If I can get a monster I can share seed also. I only wanted a couple seeds from Dill but got "10' instead so I may share a few if things work out ok. I had great luck a couple years ago with this cucurbita but sold it and lost the seed   |
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Post by Pharmer Phil on Dec 28, 2005 11:26:26 GMT -6
WHICH OF THE dILL VARIETIES DID YOU GET dOUGLAS? OOPS, DARN OLD CAPS LOCK...geez  |
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Post by douglas on Dec 28, 2005 13:46:34 GMT -6
These should be in the 400-500 pound range if I'm lucky just have to see what happens  |
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Post by Compost Pharmer on Dec 28, 2005 19:38:38 GMT -6
How big is that punkin in the picture?
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Post by trudy on Dec 28, 2005 19:44:24 GMT -6
I've just gotta ask: I want to know what do ya'll do with these pumkings other than having bragging rights on the size. I know I've seen shows about them, usually about how large they are and winning prizes for the largest, I know selling was mentioned, but do you can them to make pies later on? What would someone do with it being so large? They seem to take up a lot of room for growing. I am wanting to grow some just to see if I can, but what would I do with it then? I don't eat pumkin that much. Thanks, trudy
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Post by Compost Pharmer on Dec 28, 2005 21:18:23 GMT -6
It's a hobby and a challenge to see if you can grow a giant punkin. If you have the equipment to load and transport it to the county fair, it is possible you can win a prize. I want to grow a 500 pounder to prove to myself that I can do it. Hopefully next summer it will not be so hot and we will get rain each week. I don't think a punkin that big is good to eat. Either Doug or Phil can confirm it.
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Post by Laura on Dec 29, 2005 4:38:36 GMT -6
Greg, the Giant's are good to eat as long as you keep them Organic. That is what we are using when we make anything with Pumpkin. They have a wonderfull taste. Plus you dont have to season the Pumpkin all that much when it is done cooking down.
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Post by douglas on Dec 29, 2005 4:57:59 GMT -6
Greg you said it all in a mouth full That pumpkin didn't get too big but was big enough that I couldn't handle it myself |
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Post by Compost Pharmer on Dec 29, 2005 8:57:28 GMT -6
 Thanks Laura. I thought the big punkins would be stringy and tough and no good to eat. Wonder how many punkin pies a 500 pound punkin will make? PS: were you totally organic before you met Phil? If not, Phil did an excellent job in converting you to the 'light' side. |
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Post by Laura on Dec 30, 2005 20:10:23 GMT -6
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I was however good with house plant's.